Ward Manager

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a Ward Manager to lead and inspire a skilled team at a top-rated private hospital. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of clinical experience, including 2 years in leadership. This role combines management with hands-on patient care, ensuring excellent standards in a supportive environment. Benefits include a contributory pension, generous leave, and access to healthcare and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Private healthcare

Free uniform

Free parking

Employee discount programme

Wellbeing Centre

Long service recognition

Access to Ramsay Academy

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience, preferably surgical.
• At least 2 years in clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a skilled ward team.
• Oversee daily operations and staffing.
• Champion patient safety and compliance.
• Collaborate across departments for patient experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Compliance

Team motivation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Ward Manager - The Yorkshire Clinic, Bingley

Full Time 37.5 hours

At Ramsay Health Care, our people are our greatest strength. As Ward Manager, you'll inspire and guide a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional patient care in one of West Yorkshire's leading private hospitals that has just been awarded a CQC “Outstanding” rating. This is your chance to combine leadership with hands‑on clinical expertise in an environment where there’s truly more time to care.

What you’ll do

• Lead and motivate a skilled ward team, driving high standards of care.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, and resource management.
• Champion patient safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver seamless patient experiences.

What you’ll bring

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC registration.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, preferably with a strong surgical background.
• At least 2 years in a clinical leadership role.
• Genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus eight Bank Holiday days.
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced parental leave.
• Private healthcare and life assurance.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Free parking and a subsidised staff restaurant.
• Access to our employee discount programme.
• Wellbeing Centre and 24/7 employee assistance line.
• Long service, employee recognition and appreciation awards.
• Access to the Ramsay Academy.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

This position is subject to background and DBS checks.